A control method and system for a vehicle storage box

Abstract

The application discloses a control method and system of a vehicle storage box. After receiving an unlocking request or a locking request of the storage box sent by a central control screen, a vehicle controller sends a password request instruction to the central control screen. The central control screen displays a password input window after receiving the password request instruction, receives input password information, and sends the password information to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller verifies the password information. If the verification is successful, the vehicle controller controls the storage box to be unlocked according to the unlocking request or controls the storage box to be locked according to the locking request. If the verification fails, the vehicle controller sends prompt information of password verification failure. The application realizes unlocking and locking control of the storage box on the vehicle through a password, provides encrypted storage space for vehicle users, and effectively avoids loss of articles in the storage box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle control technology, and in particular to a control method and system for an on-board storage box. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the internet and the increasing demand for transportation, ride-hailing services have experienced rapid growth. A key characteristic of ride-hailing services is that the vehicles are mostly rental cars, with multiple drivers operating one vehicle. These drivers share shifts, and storing personal items such as gloves in the vehicle during shift changes is a common need for ride-hailing drivers.

[0003] Currently, the vast majority of passenger vehicles are developed for the individual user market, with strong vehicle ownership and users typically being close friends and family. Therefore, the storage compartments in these vehicles are usually mechanical, unlocked and locked with the vehicle key, and lack encryption. For ride-hailing vehicles, the vehicle key is usually passed on to the next driver after the shift ends, potentially leading to items in the storage compartment being mistakenly taken.

[0004] Therefore, how to achieve encrypted control of the vehicle's storage compartment is a technical problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide a control method and system for vehicle storage boxes, which aims to solve the technical problem that existing vehicle storage boxes may lose items due to the lack of encryption.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a method for controlling a vehicle storage box, the method comprising the following steps:

[0007] After receiving an unlock or lock request for the storage compartment from the central control screen, the vehicle controller sends a password request command to the central control screen.

[0008] Upon receiving the password request instruction, the central control screen displays a password input window to receive the input password information and sends the password information to the vehicle controller.

[0009] The vehicle controller verifies the password information. If the verification is successful, it controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock according to the lock request. If the verification fails, it sends a password verification failure message.

[0010] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0011] When the cloud service platform receives an unlocking or locking request for the storage box sent by a preset mobile terminal, it forwards the unlocking or locking request to the vehicle controller through the vehicle TBOX.

[0012] The vehicle controller controls the storage box to unlock based on the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock based on the lock request.

[0013] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0014] After the vehicle controller unlocks the storage box, it sends the status information that the storage box is currently unlocked to the mobile terminal via the cloud platform server through the vehicle TBOX.

[0015] After locking the storage box, the vehicle controller sends the status information that the storage box is currently locked to the mobile terminal via the cloud platform server through the vehicle TBOX.

[0016] In some embodiments, after the vehicle controller locks the storage compartment, it includes:

[0017] The vehicle controller detects the status of the storage box at first preset intervals;

[0018] If no unlocking request for the storage compartment is received from the central control screen and the mobile terminal, and the storage compartment is in an unlocked state, the vehicle controller sends storage compartment status abnormality information to the mobile terminal via the vehicle TBOX through the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to display the storage compartment status abnormality information.

[0019] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0020] When the storage box changes from a locked state to an unlocked state, the vehicle controller records the duration of the storage box being in the unlocked state;

[0021] When the unlocking time of the storage box exceeds the second preset time, the vehicle controller sends a storage box locking operation reminder to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to perform the locking operation reminder.

[0022] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0023] After receiving an unlock request for the storage compartment from the central control screen or from the mobile terminal, the vehicle controller controls the vehicle doors and trunk to be locked before unlocking the storage compartment.

[0024] In some embodiments, if verification fails, a password verification failure message is sent, and the method further includes:

[0025] If the verification fails, the vehicle controller controls the central control screen to display a password verification failure message;

[0026] The vehicle controller counts the cumulative number of failed password verifications;

[0027] When the cumulative number of password verification failures exceeds the preset number of failures, the vehicle controller sends password verification failure information to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and stops receiving the unlocking or locking request within a third preset time period, and controls the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals.

[0028] If the first password verification is successful after the third preset time period, the vehicle controller clears the accumulated password verification failure count and controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock according to the lock request.

[0029] If the first password verification fails after the third preset time period, the vehicle controller will stop receiving the unlock or lock request within the third preset time period and control the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals.

[0030] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0031] After the vehicle controller unlocks the storage box according to the unlocking request sent by the central control screen, if it receives password change information sent by the central control screen, it stores the newly changed password information in the electronic pulse memory (EEPROM).

[0032] Secondly, this application also provides a control system for a vehicle-mounted storage box, the system comprising:

[0033] Central control screen;

[0034] The vehicle controller is used to send a password request command to the central control screen after receiving an unlocking or locking request for the storage compartment from the central control screen.

[0035] The central control screen is used to display a password input window after receiving the password request instruction, so as to receive the input password information and send the password information to the vehicle controller;

[0036] The vehicle controller is also used to: verify the password information; if the verification is successful, control the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or control the storage box to lock according to the lock request; if the verification fails, send a password verification failure message.

[0037] In some embodiments, the system further includes:

[0038] Cloud service platform and in-vehicle TBOX;

[0039] The cloud service platform is used to forward the unlocking or locking request of the storage box to the vehicle controller via the vehicle TBOX when it receives the unlocking or locking request of the storage box sent by the mobile terminal.

[0040] The vehicle controller is also used to control the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or to control the storage box to lock according to the lock request.

[0041] This application provides a control method and system for a vehicle storage compartment. Upon receiving an unlock or lock request from a central control screen, the vehicle controller sends a password request command to the central control screen. Upon receiving the password request command, the central control screen displays a password input window to receive the entered password information and sends it to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller verifies the password information. If verification is successful, it controls the storage compartment to unlock according to the unlock request or lock according to the lock request. If verification fails, it sends a password verification failure message. This system enables password-based unlocking and locking control of the vehicle's storage compartment, providing vehicle users with encrypted storage space and effectively preventing the loss of items from the storage compartment. Attached Figure Description

[0042] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0043] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a control method for an in-vehicle storage box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic block diagram of a control system for a vehicle-mounted storage box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0045] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] The flowchart shown in the attached diagram is for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily include all content and operations / steps, nor does it necessarily have to be performed in the order described. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down, combined, or partially merged, so the actual execution order may change depending on the actual situation.

[0048] This application provides a control method and system for a vehicle-mounted storage box.

[0049] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an in-vehicle storage box provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the overall idea of ​​this method includes steps S1 to S3.

[0052] Step S1: After receiving the unlocking or locking request for the storage compartment sent by the central control screen, the vehicle controller sends a password request command to the central control screen.

[0053] Step S2: After receiving the password request instruction, the central control screen displays a password input window to receive the input password information and sends the password information to the vehicle controller.

[0054] Step S3: The vehicle controller verifies the password information. If the verification is successful, it controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock according to the lock request. If the verification fails, it sends a password verification failure message.

[0055] It is worth noting that the control method for the vehicle storage box in this embodiment can be as follows: Figure 2 The system is implemented using a control system for the vehicle's in-vehicle storage compartment. This system includes a central control screen, an in-vehicle controller, and a storage compartment. The storage compartment includes an unlocking and locking mechanism, which can be connected to the in-vehicle controller. The in-vehicle controller controls the unlocking and locking mechanism, thus enabling the in-vehicle controller to control the unlocking and locking of the storage compartment. The storage compartment can be a glove box or a center console storage box in the vehicle. The central control screen is located in the driver's cabin and can be an instrument panel screen or a multimedia screen.

[0056] As an example, users can unlock or lock the glove compartment using buttons on the central control screen inside the vehicle. After pressing a button, the central control screen sends the corresponding unlock or lock request signal to the vehicle controller. Upon receiving the request signal, the vehicle controller sends a password request command to the central control screen. After receiving the password request command, the central control screen displays a password input interface, which the user then enters. The central control screen processes the entered password and sends it to the vehicle controller for verification. If verification is successful, the vehicle controller sends an unlock or lock command to the glove compartment's unlocking or locking mechanism, simultaneously sending a glove compartment lock status signal to the central control screen for a pop-up display.

[0057] In some embodiments, if verification fails, a password verification failure prompt message is sent. The method further includes: if verification fails, the vehicle controller controls the central control screen to display the password verification failure message; the vehicle controller counts the cumulative number of password verification failures; when the cumulative number of password verification failures exceeds a preset number, the vehicle controller sends the password verification failure message to the mobile terminal via the vehicle TBOX through the cloud platform server, and stops receiving the unlock request or lock request within a third preset time period, and controls the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals; if, after the third preset time period, the first password verification is successful, the vehicle controller clears the accumulated password verification failure count, and controls the storage compartment to unlock according to the unlock request or lock according to the lock request; if, after the third preset time period, the first password verification fails, the vehicle controller stops receiving the unlock request or lock request within the third preset time period, and controls the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals.

[0058] As an example, each time the locker unlocking or locking authentication fails via the central control screen, the vehicle controller controls the central control screen to display a password verification failure message, indicating an incorrect password and prompting the user to try again with a different password. After a cumulative number of consecutive verification failures, indicating that the current password input may be from someone other than the locker user, the vehicle controller can send a password verification failure message to the mobile terminal via the cloud platform server through the vehicle's TBOX, alerting the locker user and allowing them to promptly address any abnormal situations. Furthermore, within one minute, the vehicle controller will no longer accept unlocking or locking requests, will not attempt to unlock or lock the locker, and will activate the vehicle's horn and turn signals to warn unauthorized personnel attempting to open the locker. After one minute, if unlocking or locking authentication fails again, the vehicle controller will again stop accepting unlocking or locking requests for one minute and issue another alarm, until the next successful unlock / lock attempt, at which point the accumulated verification failure count in the vehicle controller's EEPROM will be cleared to 0.

[0059] Preferably, the method further includes: when the cloud service platform receives an unlocking request or a locking request for the storage box sent by a preset mobile terminal, it forwards the unlocking request or locking request to the vehicle controller via the vehicle TBOX; the vehicle controller controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlocking request or controls the storage box to lock according to the locking request.

[0060] As an example, the user sends a locker unlock or lock request to the cloud service platform via an app on their mobile device. The unlock or lock request signal is transmitted to the vehicle's TBOX via the cloud service platform, and then forwarded to the vehicle controller, waking it up. When the mobile device sends an unlock request, the vehicle controller outputs an unlock command to unlock the locker; when the mobile device sends a lock request, the vehicle controller outputs a lock command to lock the locker.

[0061] Furthermore, after the vehicle controller unlocks the storage box, it sends the status information that the storage box is currently unlocked to the mobile terminal via the vehicle TBOX through the cloud platform server; after the vehicle controller locks the storage box, it sends the status information that the storage box is currently locked to the mobile terminal via the vehicle TBOX through the cloud platform server.

[0062] As an example, users can communicate with the vehicle's TBOX via a cloud service platform through the vehicle owner's terminal to control the vehicle to enter / exit remote control mode. In remote control mode, the vehicle owner's terminal can receive real-time unlock and lock status signals of the storage box, thereby enabling remote monitoring of the storage box's status.

[0063] In some embodiments, the method further includes: the vehicle controller detecting the status of the storage box at first preset intervals; when no unlocking request for the storage box is received from the central control screen and the mobile terminal, if the storage box is in an unlocked state, the vehicle controller sends storage box status abnormality information to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to display the storage box status abnormality information.

[0064] As an example, after the central control screen and mobile terminal send a locking request to the vehicle controller, the vehicle controller will record the current lock status signal as locked. If the vehicle controller does not receive an unlocking request signal, but detects that the storage box status signal is open, it will control the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals, and at the same time send the storage box status abnormality information to the owner's terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud service platform.

[0065] Preferably, the method further includes: when the state of the storage box changes from a locked state to an unlocked state, the vehicle controller records the unlocking duration of the storage box in the unlocked state; when the unlocking duration of the storage box exceeds a second preset duration, the vehicle controller sends a storage box locking operation reminder to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to issue a locking operation reminder.

[0066] As an example, when the vehicle controller detects that the storage box lock status has changed from locked to unlocked, the vehicle controller simultaneously sets a timer. If the unlocking time of the storage box exceeds three minutes, if the unlocking is done through the central control screen, the vehicle controller will control the central control screen to send a locking operation reminder; if in remote mode, the vehicle controller will send a locking operation reminder to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud service platform; or the locking operation reminder can be sent through both the central control screen and the mobile terminal at the same time to prevent users from forgetting to lock the storage box after use.

[0067] As a preferred real-time method, after receiving an unlock request for the storage compartment sent by the central control screen or an unlock request sent by the mobile terminal, the vehicle controller controls the vehicle doors and trunk to be locked before controlling the storage compartment to unlock.

[0068] As an example, before the vehicle controller outputs an unlock command to unlock the storage box, it first outputs a five-door locking command to perform a vehicle-wide locking operation, thereby providing a private and secure operating environment for the user to open the storage box.

[0069] In some embodiments, the method further includes: after the vehicle controller controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlocking request sent by the central control screen, if it receives password change information sent by the central control screen, it stores the newly changed password information in the electronic pulse memory (EEPROM).

[0070] As an example, when the vehicle is unlocked or locked via the central control screen, within a certain period of time after successful password verification and the lock / unlock action of the storage compartment is performed, the user can change the password via the password change button on the central control screen. The central control screen will then transmit and update the password information to the EEPROM section of the vehicle controller.

[0071] This application provides a control method for in-vehicle storage boxes. The advantages of this method are that it enables encrypted control of in-vehicle storage boxes, such as glove boxes and armrests, providing vehicle users with encrypted storage space, effectively preventing the loss of items from the storage boxes, and is simple to operate. Furthermore, through status monitoring and anti-theft alarms, it effectively improves the security and safety of the storage boxes.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic block diagram of a control system for a vehicle-mounted storage box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0073] like Figure 2 As shown, the system includes:

[0074] Central control screen;

[0075] The vehicle controller is used to send a password request command to the central control screen after receiving an unlocking or locking request for the storage compartment from the central control screen.

[0076] The central control screen is used to display a password input window after receiving the password request instruction, so as to receive the input password information and send the password information to the vehicle controller;

[0077] The vehicle controller is also used to: verify the password information; if the verification is successful, control the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or control the storage box to lock according to the lock request; if the verification fails, send a password verification failure message.

[0078] The system also includes:

[0079] Cloud service platform and in-vehicle TBOX;

[0080] The cloud service platform is used to forward the unlocking or locking request of the storage box to the vehicle controller via the vehicle TBOX when it receives the unlocking or locking request of the storage box sent by the mobile terminal.

[0081] The vehicle controller is also used to control the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or to control the storage box to lock according to the lock request.

[0082] It should be noted that those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the above-described device and its modules and units can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0083] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or system. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0084] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above descriptions are merely specific implementations of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for a vehicle-mounted storage box, characterized in that, include: After receiving an unlock or lock request for the storage compartment from the central control screen, the vehicle controller sends a password request command to the central control screen. Upon receiving the password request instruction, the central control screen displays a password input window to receive the input password information and sends the password information to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller verifies the password information. If the verification is successful, it controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock according to the lock request. If the verification fails, it sends a password verification failure message. Wherein, the vehicle controller, after controlling the locking of the storage box, includes: The vehicle controller detects the status of the storage box at first preset intervals; When no unlocking request for the storage box is received from the central control screen and the mobile terminal, if the storage box is in an unlocked state, the vehicle controller sends storage box status abnormality information to the mobile terminal via the vehicle TBOX through the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to display the storage box status abnormality information. When the storage box changes from a locked state to an unlocked state, the vehicle controller records the unlocking duration of the storage box in the unlocked state; When the unlocking time of the storage box exceeds the second preset time, the vehicle controller sends a storage box locking operation reminder to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to perform the locking operation reminder.

2. The control method for the vehicle-mounted storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: When the cloud service platform receives an unlocking or locking request for the storage box sent by a preset mobile terminal, it forwards the unlocking or locking request to the vehicle controller through the vehicle TBOX. The vehicle controller controls the storage box to unlock based on the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock based on the lock request.

3. The control method for the vehicle-mounted storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: After the vehicle controller unlocks the storage box, it sends the status information that the storage box is currently unlocked to the mobile terminal via the cloud platform server through the vehicle TBOX. After locking the storage box, the vehicle controller sends the status information that the storage box is currently locked to the mobile terminal via the cloud platform server through the vehicle TBOX.

4. The control method for the vehicle-mounted storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method also includes: After receiving an unlock request for the storage compartment from the central control screen or from the mobile terminal, the vehicle controller keeps the vehicle doors and trunk locked before unlocking the storage compartment.

5. The control method for the vehicle-mounted storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, If verification fails, a password verification failure message will be sent, which will also include: If the verification fails, the vehicle controller controls the central control screen to display a password verification failure message; The vehicle controller counts the cumulative number of failed password verifications; When the cumulative number of password verification failures exceeds the preset number of failures, the vehicle controller sends password verification failure information to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and stops receiving the unlocking or locking request within a third preset time period, and controls the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals. If the first password verification is successful after the third preset time period, the vehicle controller clears the accumulated password verification failure count and controls the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or controls the storage box to lock according to the lock request. If the first password verification fails after the third preset time period, the vehicle controller will stop receiving the unlock or lock request within the third preset time period and control the vehicle to sound the horn and flash the turn signals.

6. The control method for the vehicle-mounted storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: After the vehicle controller unlocks the storage box according to the unlocking request sent by the central control screen, if it receives password change information sent by the central control screen, it stores the newly changed password information in the electronic pulse memory (EEPROM).

7. A control system for a vehicle-mounted storage box, characterized in that, include: Central control screen; The vehicle controller is used to send a password request command to the central control screen after receiving an unlocking or locking request for the storage compartment from the central control screen. The central control screen is used to display a password input window after receiving the password request instruction, so as to receive the input password information and send the password information to the vehicle controller; The vehicle controller is also used to: verify the password information; if the verification is successful, control the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or control the storage box to lock according to the lock request; if the verification fails, send a password verification failure prompt message. The vehicle controller is also used for: The status of the storage box is detected at first preset time intervals; When no unlocking request for the storage box is received from the central control screen and the mobile terminal, if the storage box is in an unlocked state, the vehicle controller sends storage box status abnormality information to the mobile terminal via the vehicle TBOX through the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to display the storage box status abnormality information. The vehicle controller is also used for: When the state of the storage box changes from locked to unlocked, record the unlocking duration of the storage box in the unlocked state; When the unlocking time of the storage box exceeds the second preset time, the vehicle controller sends a storage box locking operation reminder to the mobile terminal through the vehicle TBOX via the cloud platform server, and controls the central control screen to perform the locking operation reminder.

8. The control system for the vehicle-mounted storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The system also includes: Cloud service platform and in-vehicle TBOX; The cloud service platform is used to forward the unlocking or locking request of the storage box to the vehicle controller via the vehicle TBOX when it receives the unlocking or locking request of the storage box sent by the mobile terminal. The vehicle controller is also used to control the storage box to unlock according to the unlock request or to control the storage box to lock according to the lock request.

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